Natural Compounds for Skeletal Muscle Health and Regeneration
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2026) | Viewed by 764
Special Issue Editor
Interests: skeletal muscle; natural compounds; drug discovery; therapeutics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The skeletal muscle system is critical to movement, metabolism, and overall health. However, muscle degeneration and impaired regeneration, whether caused by aging, disease, or injury, present significant healthcare challenges. This Special Issue will delve deeply into the molecular mechanisms by which natural compounds can promote skeletal muscle health and regeneration. We particularly encourage research into the molecular pathways that drive muscle regeneration, regulate protein synthesis, influence mitochondrial function, and remodel the extracellular matrix.
Research into bioactive compounds and their effects on key signaling pathways involved in muscle degeneration, inflammation, and repair is greatly appreciated. Contributions that unravel the mechanistic actions of naturally derived molecules in combating muscle-related diseases, such as sarcopenia and atrophy, will be precious.
Dr. Khurshid Ahmad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- skeletal muscle
- natural compounds
- molecular mechanism
- muscle regeneration
- computational analysis
- experimental analysis
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